Eat to fight Inflammation

Inflammation is the root of all diseases. There is a connection between diet and inflammation, since overconsumption of calories and processed foods may lead to increased inflammation an can cause leaky gut. This may lead to reduced control of infection, increased rates of cancer, and increased risk for allergic and autoinflammatory disease.

An anti-inflammatory diet avoid processed foods and focuses on fresh fruit and vegetables, essential fatty acids and no chemicals or additives. It is high in antioxidants and minerals. The top anti-inflammatory foods are: leafy greens, bok choy, celery, beets, broccoli, blueberries, pineapple, salmon, bone broth, walnuts, coconut oil, chia seeds, flaxseeds, turmeric and ginger.

Foods to avoid include trans fatty acids, refined and processed items, sugar, simple carbohydrates and alcohol and caffeine.